No idea what the normal range is but my Westerbeke 21 with 2500 hours burns very little oil. Maybe 0.2 quarts in 40 hours. Of course it has a seemingly permanent coolant leak....
Dave On Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 4:51 PM PETER OCAMPO via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Sorry maybe didn't word it right > > The motor time was about 24 hours no wind at about 2500 rpm this was more > delivery then enjoyment. Needed to get back for work > > Just wondering if others burn oil with their diesel to that amount. > > Thanks > > Peter > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 4, 2017, at 7:33 PM, Rick Rohwer via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > Would a thousand hours in the Suburban be 20 hours? How does that > compare to your motoring time to Maine? I sail on the west coast so I don't > have a clue how many hours of operation is involved from Newport to Maine. > > > > Rick Rohwer > > 509 306 1094 > > > > > > > >> On Jun 4, 2017, at 11:39, PETER OCAMPO via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> > >> Question just motored from Newport ri to Portland Maine and noted the > oil dip stick when I left was full and when I got back after motoring for > 24 hours was 1/2 way on the dip stick. > >> > >> On my big block chevy suburban I burn a quart of oil per 1000 miles. > >> > >> Is this normal > >> > >> Also I get a little white smoke when motoring. No temp issues stays at > 180. Oil pressure at 50-55 > >> > >> > >> Has anyone used a gasket sealer that works > >> > >> Thanks > >> > >> Peter > >> > >> Goonie island > >> C&c 40 1983. Aft cabin > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> _______________________________________________ > >> > >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >> > >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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